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Kellogg's Removes Rice from Rice Krispies

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A Kellogg's spokesman said: 'We have updated the Rice Krispies and Coco Pops recipes, which are now made using corn flour and rice flour.

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We appreciate that even small changes to a much-loved product can feel noticeable and that’s why we have approached this with a lot of care and consideration.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 3 Novwording from The Guardian

Under the new recipes, the cereals now also contain wheat gluten, meaning they are no longer suitable for shoppers with a wheat allergy or coeliac disease.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 3 Novwording from Evening Standard

“The updated recipes have been carefully assessed for taste, appearance and texture, and we are continuing to listen closely to consumer feedback.”

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 3 Novwording from Evening Standard

Both cereals now carry prominent labelling on their packs alerting consumers to the change in allergen.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 3 Novwording from Evening Standard

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Evening Standard3 Nov

Kellogg’s has altered the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals due to weather conditions impacting rice quality and availability. The new formulation uses a blend of corn flour and rice flour, but now includes wheat gluten, making them unsuitable for those with wheat allergies or coeliac disease. While taste, appearance, and texture have been preserved according to the company, the change means that both…

Kellogg’s removes rice from Rice Krispies due to ‘changing weather conditions’ →
The Guardian3 Nov

Kellogg’s has changed the recipes for its Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals due to issues with rice quality and availability caused by changing weather conditions related to climate change. The new formulations use a blend of rice flour and corn flour instead of whole rice grains, aiming to maintain taste and texture while addressing supply chain concerns. However, these changes mean the cereals now contain wheat…

Snap and crackle but no pop: Rice Krispies reformulated due to lack of rice →
Daily Mail4 Nov

Kellogg's has removed whole rice grains from Rice Krispies and Coco Pops due to changes in weather conditions affecting rice quality and availability. The cereals now contain rice flour and corn flour instead of whole rice grains, with the reformulation making them unsuitable for those with wheat allergies or coeliac disease because they include wheat gluten.

Snap, crackle and shock as Rice Krispies lose rice grains →
BBC4 Nov

Kellogg's has stopped using real rice grains in Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals in the UK due to disrupted supplies caused by changing weather conditions, particularly droughts affecting key producing countries in Asia. The company is now using corn flour and rice flour as substitutes to maintain consistent quality and affordability while adhering to nutritional standards. This change will affect packaging…

No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weather →
CBC4 Nov

Kellogg's has altered the recipe for Rice Krispies cereal in the U.K., replacing whole rice grains with rice flour due to changes in weather conditions affecting rice quality and availability. This change removes the iconic "snap, crackle, and pop" sound when milk is added, causing dissatisfaction among consumers who miss the original texture and taste. The reformulated cereal now includes wheat gluten, making it…

Kellogg's Rice Krispies changed its U.K. recipe, muffling its iconic snap, crackle and pop →

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  1. 3 Nov

    Kellogg’s has removed rice from its Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals after “changing weather conditions” affected the quality and availability of the ingredient, the firm has said.

    4 outlets · Evening Standard
  2. 4 Nov

    The recipe change in the UK will help "maintain consistent quality at a time when changing weather conditions are affecting the quality and availability of some of the rice and grains used in our cereals," a Kellogg's spokesperson told the BBC.

    2 outlets · BBC

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Where to start Kellogg's Rice Krispies changed its U.K. recipe, muffling its iconic snap, crackle and pop CBC News

Suggested from 5 outlets: the fullest account of the event, no political position was found in its wording and its publisher is declared as reporting rather than commentary.

  • 4 Nov Kellogg's Rice Krispies changed its U.K. recipe, muffling its iconic snap, crackle and popKellogg's has altered the recipe for Rice Krispies cereal in the U.K., replacing whole rice grains with rice flour due to changes in weather conditions affecting rice quality and availability. This change removes the iconic "snap, crackle, and pop" sound when milk is added, causing dissatisfaction among consumers who miss the original texture and taste. The reformulated cereal now includes wheat gluten, making it…CBC
  • 4 Nov No more rice grains in Kellogg's Rice Krispies due to changing weatherKellogg's has stopped using real rice grains in Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals in the UK due to disrupted supplies caused by changing weather conditions, particularly droughts affecting key producing countries in Asia. The company is now using corn flour and rice flour as substitutes to maintain consistent quality and affordability while adhering to nutritional standards. This change will affect packaging…BBC
  • 4 Nov Snap, crackle and shock as Rice Krispies lose rice grainsKellogg's has removed whole rice grains from Rice Krispies and Coco Pops due to changes in weather conditions affecting rice quality and availability. The cereals now contain rice flour and corn flour instead of whole rice grains, with the reformulation making them unsuitable for those with wheat allergies or coeliac disease because they include wheat gluten.Daily Mail
  • 3 Nov Snap and crackle but no pop: Rice Krispies reformulated due to lack of riceKellogg’s has changed the recipes for its Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals due to issues with rice quality and availability caused by changing weather conditions related to climate change. The new formulations use a blend of rice flour and corn flour instead of whole rice grains, aiming to maintain taste and texture while addressing supply chain concerns. However, these changes mean the cereals now contain wheat…The Guardian
  • 3 Nov Kellogg’s removes rice from Rice Krispies due to ‘changing weather conditions’Kellogg’s has altered the recipes for Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals due to weather conditions impacting rice quality and availability. The new formulation uses a blend of corn flour and rice flour, but now includes wheat gluten, making them unsuitable for those with wheat allergies or coeliac disease. While taste, appearance, and texture have been preserved according to the company, the change means that both…Evening Standard

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